'No doubt your gaze has been drawn to the peaks of Celebdil, Caradhras, and Fanuidhol, but there a great shadow often defeats my eyes. Great, dark clouds move against the wind, and they pass over the land in search of something.

'Flocks of black-winged crebain from Dunland have been circling the Redhorn Gate. It is clear that they are searching for the Company, and I fear that they may have news or have found some clue that we have not ourselves discovered.

'Travel north-east into the Redhorn Gate and defeat these spies of Saruman, then return to me.'

Authlanc can be found at Echad Dúnann south-east of the Redhorn Gate.

You should return to Authlanc and tell him of your success.

Objectives

• Talk to Authlanc